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Frederick L. Van Sickle

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Frederick L. Van Sickle served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed May 9, 1991. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
May 9, 1991
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1943

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonGeorge H.W. Bush · May 9, 1991 – Sep 2, 2021

Education

  • University of WisconsinB.S., 1965
  • University of Washington School of LawJ.D., 1968

Career

U.S. Army first lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1968-1970; Prosecutor, Douglas County, Washington, 1971-1975; Private practice, Washington, 1970-1975; Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1975-1992; Grant and Douglas Counties, 1975-1979; Chelan and Douglas Counties, 1979-1992

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